Aiken volunteers log 705 hours in charity drive effort
The project drew 705 volunteers who donated time and raised 1 789.52 in cash plus 180 toys 174 in supplies 100 books 1 896 cans and a truckload of food for local charities. Participants included East Aiken schools Teen Help Line Wise and Outrageous Women and USC Aiken service learners. Kathy Linton led East Aiken Elementary coordinating the effort. North Aiken Elementary joined with Project Learn and Serve highlighting essays about students making a difference posted on classroom windows.
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East Aiken
Chukker Creek
New Ellenton
Hammond Hill
Paul Knox
Iken Teen Help Line
Wise and Outrageous Women
Jefferson
North Aiken
Project Learn
Aiken South Carlina
Renaissance fair teaches kids via crafts and mock feast
Kids rolled pine cones in peanut butter then bird seed to craft bird feeders at a Renaissance festival. Elaine Drake praised the day as a beautiful teaching moment about medieval times, with face painting, storytelling, sword fighting and art demonstrations. The event was sponsored by Aiken Junior Women’s Club, Aiken Preparatory School, and Golden Corral of Martinez Ga.
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Drake
Elaine
Aiken Junior Women’s Club
Aiken Preparatory School
Golden Corral
Martinez, Ga
Baghdad progress and US plans in postwar Iraq
Satur day reports say Baghdad restored power to most hospitals and several districts while schools reopen with few or no students. Defense Secretary Rumsfeld affirmed continued US and coalition troop presence until stable democratic governments assume control as exile teams aid ministry rebuild in Baghdad. Iran rejects friction with Washington and opposes US and British troops. Qatar reports blame by Central Command on hostile forces for flare incidents.
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John Peabody
Us, Army
Iraq
Defense
Donald Rumsfeld
Afghanistan
Rumsfeld
Persian Gulf
Gulf
Baghdad
Washington
Tehran
Qatar
Mark Kitchens
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O'Dell Weeks
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Cyndi Foster Catts, R.D
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Council On Aging
Aiken Barnwell Mental Health Center
Aiken County Transit
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